At Regenerative Chiropractic, Dr. Octavio Espinoza and the team specialize in upper cervical care to help patients improve their physical and mental health using non-invasive treatments. Specialized chiropractic care often includes TMJ treatments in Doral, FL to alleviate pain in the jaw joint.
What is TMJ?
The temporomandibular joint, known as TMJ, connects the lower jawbone to the skull. The joint assists people when they speak or chew. Some people may suffer from a TMJ disorder when the ligaments and muscles around the jaw become inflamed.
For some people the condition is temporary. For others, the condition is acute. Fortunately, many chiropractors like Dr. Espinoza are skilled at utilizing TMJ treatments in South Miami.
Causes and Symptoms
A disorder often occurs when people frequently grind or clench their teeth. Additionally, a trauma causing a dislocation of the ball and socket joint often causes TMJ. For many people, the disorder occurs between the ages of 20 and 40, and some of the common symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Earaches
- Jaw pain
- Pain in the shoulders/neck
- Problems opening your mouth
- Lockjaw
- Face swelling or a tired feeling in the face
- Clicking or popping sounds when opening/closing the jaw
How to Treat a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Chiropractors like Dr. Espinzoa can help ease the pain from this disorder. First, your chiropractor will diagnose the root problem of the disorder. Once your doctor determines the source, the doctor will develop a treatment plan specific to your problem, which may include spinal manipulation or adjustment to help realign the jaw.
Other treatments may include exercises to help realign your spine or using treatments to remodel the spine using special devices or tools. Over time, your personalized treatment plan will reestablish your jaw and spine’s proper alignment to reduce pain and restore proper function.
If you want to learn more about how TMJ treatments in South Miami can help restore the proper function of your jaw, contact Dr. Espinoza and the team at Regenerative Chiropractic by calling (786) 558-8075.